Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group

Discover the Cliffs of Moher with a guided hike from Galway. Enjoy breathtaking views, untold stories, and picturesque spots in a small group setting.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doolin - Your guide will drive you approx. 90 mins to Doolin, where your hike will begin.

You will have time to grab some water and use the restrooms before we begin so no stress.

  • Cliffs of Moher - The hike is 5 miles in duration and takes 3-4 hours to complete. We take plenty of stops for water, stories and photos of the stunning scenery
  • Doolin - You will have roughly 1.5 hours of free time in Doolin before you head back to Galway.

You have the opportunity to grab some lunch in a local pub, buy souvenirs or just take in the village atmosphere.

Did I mention the pub? There are 5, just saying.

  • The Burren - En route back to Galway, you will pass through the beautiful Burren Landscape. Your guide can fill you in on the history and point out the amazing photo opportunities.
What's Included
  • Entry fee to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor center
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • €5 taxi fee who transports you back to Doolin after the hike. This is paid directly to the taxi man.
  • Tips are appreciated, but never expected! If your guide does a great job, feel free to tip!
Additional Information

This is easily the BEST way to experience the Cliffs of Moher from Galway.

Meeting in Galway, a small group of no more than 8 will make their way via our private transportation to the village of Doolin.

From there you will walk with our local guide to the Cliffs of Moher. This route is breathtaking and brought to life with the help of your captivating guide. The guide will tell you the untold stories about the cliffs while taking you to the most picturesque spots along the way.

The hike ends at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center however, we organize a taxi for everyone back to Doolin for some free time. The taxi costs €20 minimum or €5pp if there are 4 or more people on the tour. You can pay this directly to the taxi man on the day.

At approximately 3:30 pm, you will be driven back to Galway in our private transportation. You will arrive back in Galway at approximately 5pm.

Location
Galway Cathedral
Please meet your guide at the front door of the Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange hoodie.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kevin_k
Jul 30, 2024
A great tour! - Ollie’s transport to/fro Galway & the village near the Cliffs was entertaining. Tommy, our tour guide, did an excellent job in leading the 2.5-hr hike and interweaving history, folklore and politics! My wife, 2 sons and I highly recommend this tour!
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Rachel_h
Jul 25, 2024
Best Part of Our Ireland Trip! A Must Do! - This was hand's down one of the best tours I've ever done. Originally I had signed my dad and I up for a group tour where we would have only gone to the visitor's center and at the last minute changed to this tour. I am SO GLAD I did! Everything was organized in a smooth fashion, from Phil picking us up in Galway (an excellent driver by the way!) to Ollie leading our small group through a 5.5 mile hike leading up to the Cliffs of Moher. Ollie was not only incredibly knowledgable, he was very entertaining and made the hike feel like it was one my dad and I were doing with friends we had known for ages. I seriously cannot recommend this hike and activity enough - if I could give it more than 5 stars I would! Such a unique and enjoyable way to experience (not only see) the Cliffs. Thank you Phil & Ollie!!
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Philipp_w
Jul 16, 2024
Great day, much better than just visiting the tourist center of the cliffs - While hiking, we had a great time with many impressive views towards and down the cliffs. Our guide Phil told a lot of entertaining stories and was very friendly and helpful. Even the bus rides before and fater the hike were fun and informative.
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Celineschmid48
Jul 16, 2024
An amazing day at the Cliffs of Moher - We had an amazing day at the Cliffs of Moher! Even though our driver got sick, Ollie jumped in himself and drove us from Galway to Doolin, where the tour started. The tour itself was held by Sofia, who was an excellent guide. During the whole day it rather felt like a group of friends than random tourists that just booked the same tour. The hike itself was amazing as well and delivered some breathtaking views. There were enough little breaks to drink or take pictures so everyone was able to come along easily. I'm so glad that we did this tour instead of just going to the visitor centre where are huge crowds of people. Thank you Sofia and Ollie for this unique experience!
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I7549giallisonc
Jun 21, 2024
Ollie is the best! Fun adventure with gorgeous views - Of all the day-tours I’ve done in Europe, this has been my favorite! Ollie was an incredible tour guide and did a great job of making the experience fun, personal, and well-paced. It was a great perfect blend of adventure with some history sprinkled in. The views along the trail were gorgeous and we got to see so much more than a traditional bus tour. Hands down recommend this tour!!
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110marykateh
Jun 21, 2024
Fun Family Adventure - Our family of four had a memorable experience hiking the Cliffs of Moher with Ollie himself! The tour is well organized, Ollie himself is friendly and knowledgeable. The pace was purposeful, the hike was terrific, the weather was wild, the company top notch. Ultimately, we were all able to relax and enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous place because we were in capable, competent hands. Highly recommend this experience!
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Mefinn
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful with Ollie's tour guides to the Cliffs! - Our tour with Ollie's Tour guides was spectacular! Our driver Phil was on time, very informative and navigated the narrow windy roads for us on the drive out from Galway to Doolin. He was very safe and we thanked him for handling the driving for us. He stopped a few times along the way to let us take photos. We then greeted by our hiking guide Simon. Wow, he had so much knowledge of the Cliffs area it really made it interesting. The hike was almost 6 miles and the views up to the Cliffs we all thought were more spectacular that the actual tourist view site. Simon was very considerate and slow paced with us when needed. He was cautious and made sure we understood to keep ourselves safe and enjoy the best views. Phil picked up back up in Doolin and patiently waited for us to have lunch and do any shopping. It was a long and very wonderful day. One of our best experiences! Thank you Phil and Simon!
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Gnt63026
Jun 17, 2024
Delightful Tour with an Awesome Guide! 12/10 would recommend! - We chose Ollie's Tours after hearing about them on the Traveling in Ireland podcast, and I'm so glad we did. Phil was an absolute joy! He arrived right on time, stopped so we could have coffee & a quick bite, and kept the stories going on the drive. The tour was beyond perfect, we had the most beautiful weather- just a bit of clouds and loads of sunshine. You could see for miles! Phil was careful with the time, plentiful with the lore, and quick with a recommendation for lunch or other places to check out that weren't the "typical must sees". Hiking the Cliffs was the highlight of my Ireland tour, the views, smells, flora, puffins, sheep - all of it. There is no better way to do it than with someone who knows the terrain and clearly loves his job. Two things to note: Phil warned us of the twisty roads, and it's a fairly small bus, so you really do feel every bump and turn. If you get carsick easily, I'd say meet your guide at the beginning of the hike. If you are in the third row of the bus (and you have a full bas), you can't hear all of what your driver is saying. If he raised his voice to carry back there, it would be too loud for the persons in the front row. 12/10 would recommend Ollies (and Phil). It's a memorable experience, worth every penny!
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Gregory_f
Jun 13, 2024
Best way to see the cliffs! - Very nice hike and great people. By far the better way to see the cliffs. It’s a real hike so be prepared. Hiking boots>sneakers. Be remotely in shape. Could be a bit dodgy if raining.
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K2286jvsimonep
May 31, 2024
Perfect Day! - Ollie runs a great tour! We really enjoyed our conversations with him in the car and our awesome tour guide Sophia. For everyone that stays in Galway City it’s so convenient to have this guided hike leave from Galway instead of Doolin. I think Ollie is the only one that has this offering!
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